aircraft
US /ˈɛrˌkræft/
UK /ˈɛəkrɑ:ft/
- Countable Noun
- Vehicle that can fly
C2TOEICMoreappetite
US /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/
UK /'æpɪtaɪt/
- Noun
- Feeling of hunger or desire for something
B1Morearab
US
UK
- Noun
- Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
C2Morearguably
US /ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/
UK /ˈɑ:gjuəbli/
- Adverb
- Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
A2Moreas well as
US /æz wɛl æz/
UK /æz wel æz/
- Adverb
- Also; in addition to
- Preposition
- In addition to; and also.
A1Moreat best
US /æt bɛst/
UK /æt best/
- Phrase
- Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Morebunker
US /ˈbʌŋkɚ/
UK /ˈbʌŋkə(r)/
- Noun
- Section of a golf course that contains sand
B2Moreclose by
US /kloz baɪ/
UK /kləuz bai/
- Adverb
- Near in distance; nearby.
- Phrase
- In a position or location that is near.
A2Morecluster
US /ˈklʌstɚ/
UK /'klʌstə(r)/
- Intransitive Verb
- To come together in a group, flock etc.
- Countable Noun
- A small group of things
B1Morecoherent
US /koˈhɪrənt, -ˈhɛr-/
UK /kəʊ'hɪərənt/
- Adjective
- (Of language, ideas) logical and well-organized
B1Morecommand
US /kəˈmænd/
UK /kə'mɑ:nd/
- Transitive Verb
- To be able to see far from a certain location
- To give an order; have control over others
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Electronic order to a computer to do something
- An order to control things or others
A2Moreconflict
US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
A2Morecount out
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To say numbers 10 to 1 to declare a boxer 'out'
A2Morecrucial
US /ˈkruʃəl/
UK /'kru:ʃl/
- Adjective
- Extremely important or necessary
- Of great importance to the success of something.
B1Moredaunt
US /dɔnt, dɑnt/
UK /dɔ:nt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make someone feel less courageous or confident
B2TOEICMoredefense
US /dɪˈfɛns/
UK /dɪ'fens/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Argument in support of something
- The process of protecting something from attack
B1TOEICMoredeplete
US /dɪˈplit/
UK /dɪˈpli:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To reduce the amount, strength or number of
B2TOEICMoredevastation
US /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃn/
UK /ˌdevəˈsteɪʃn/
- Uncountable Noun
- Act of ruining or destroying something
- A feeling of being extremely shocked and sad.
B1Moredistinguish
US /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
UK /dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ/
- Transitive Verb
- To make something clearly different from others
- To make noticeable or different; to set apart.
A2TOEICMoreenormous
US /ɪˈnɔrməs/
UK /iˈnɔ:məs/
- Adjective
- Huge; very big; very important
- Very great in size, amount, or degree.
A2Moreentourage
US /ˌɒntʊ(ə)ˈrɑːʒ/
UK /ˈɒnturɑ:ʒ/
- Noun
- People who travel with and help someone important
C1Morefacility
US /fəˈsɪlɪti/
UK /fəˈsɪləti/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- Skill to do something with ease
A2TOEICMorefor example
US
UK
- Phrase
- As an illustration or instance.
gravely
US /ˈɡrevlɪ/
UK /ɡreɪvlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a serious and solemn manner
B2Moregrouper
US /'gru:pə/
UK /'gru:pə/
- Noun
- Flesh of a saltwater fish similar to sea bass
C2Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreheadline
US /ˈhedlaɪn/
UK /ˈhedlaɪn/
- Intransitive Verb
- To be the main performer at a show
- Noun
- Title summarizing a news story
B2Morehebrew
US /ˈhibru/
UK /ˈhi:bru:/
- Noun
- Ancient Semitic language now spoken in Israel
C2Moreignorance
US /ˈɪɡnərəns/
UK /ˈɪgnərəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Lack of information or knowledge about something
- Deliberate avoidance of knowledge or information.
B1TOEICMoreimplement
US /ˈɪmpləmənt/
UK /ˈɪmplɪment/
- Transitive Verb
- To start to do something you plan to do
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A tool
B1TOEICMorein danger
US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/
UK /in ˈdeindʒə/
- Phrase
- Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
A1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein other words
US
UK
- Phrase
- Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
in particular
US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/
UK /in pəˈtikjulə/
- Phrase
- Specifically; especially.
- Detailed or precise.
A1Morein terms of
US
UK
- Phrase
- With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
A1Morein the red
US
UK
- Adjective
- Operating at a loss; in debt.
- Phrase
- Having overdrawn money from a bank account.
A1Moreinterpret
US /ɪnˈtɚprɪt/
UK /ɪn'tɜ:prɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To express so that others understand it
- To translate what is said into another language
A2TOEICMoremach
US
UK
- Noun
- Unit that expresses the speed of an airplane
C1Moremarine
US /məˈrin/
UK /mə'ri:n/
- Countable Noun
- Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- Adjective
- Of the ocean or ocean plants and animals
- Concerning sailing or doing business by sea
B1Moremass
US /mæs/
UK /mæs/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- Large amount or number of something
- Transitive Verb
- To gather people or things into a large group
B1Moremilitary
US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/
UK /'mɪlətrɪ/
- Noun
- Army or armed forces
- Adjective
- Concerning the army or navy
B1Moremultiple
US /ˈmʌltəpəl/
UK /ˈmʌltɪpl/
- Adjective
- Having or involving more than one of something
- Having or involving several parts, elements, or members.
- Countable Noun
- Number produced by multiplying a smaller number
- A number of identical circuit elements connected in parallel or series.
B1Moreobjective
US /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/
UK /əbˈdʒektɪv/
- Adjective
- Being real, rather than simply being an idea
- Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; impartial.
- Noun
- Something you decide you want to do; goal
A2TOEICMoreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon the ground
US
UK
- Phrase
- Located on the surface of the earth.
- Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
on the street
US /ɑn ði strit/
UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/
- Phrase
- Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
A1Moreordnance
US /ˈɔ:rdnəns/
UK /ˈɔ:dnəns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Military supplies, especially weapons and big guns
C1Moreother places
US
UK
- Phrase
- Different locations or areas
outcome
US /ˈaʊtˌkʌm/
UK /ˈaʊtkʌm/
- Noun
- Something that happens as a result, consequence
A2Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreprime
US /praɪm/
UK /praɪm/
- Transitive Verb
- To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
- Adjective
- Concerning the highest in quality or value
- Concerning the highest level of achievement
A2TOEICMoreprocess
US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/
UK /prə'ses/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize and use data in a computer
- To deal with official forms in the way required
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Dealing with official forms in the way required
- Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
A2TOEICMoreprofessional
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl/
UK /prə'feʃənl/
- Adjective
- Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- Acting/done properly as a qualified person would
- Noun
- Highly qualified person, e.g. lawyer or doctor
- One who plays a sport or similar activity as a job
A2TOEICMoreprospect
US /ˈprɑsˌpɛkt/
UK /'prɒspekt/
- Noun
- Opportunity or chance for success
- Person who is considered for a particular position
- Transitive Verb
- To search for minerals such as gold or diamonds
- To consider or explore something; examine.
A2TOEICMoreresemble
US /rɪˈzɛmbəl/
UK /rɪˈzembl/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be similar to in looks or manner
B1TOEICMoresecurity
US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/
UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/
- Noun
- Department in a company in charge of protection
- Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
A2TOEICMorespectacular
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/
UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/
- Adjective
- Impressive or out of the ordinary
- Noun
- A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
B1Morestrategy
US /ˈstrætədʒi/
UK /'strætədʒɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- Branch of military dealing with command
A2TOEICMoreterritory
US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/
UK /'terətrɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Area of land defended by an animal
- Area of particular knowledge or experience
B1TOEICMoreunderestimate
US /ˌʌndɚˈɛstəmet/
UK /ˌʌndər'estɪmeɪt/
- Transitive Verb
- To make too low a guess of something's size, value
B2TOEICMorevividly
US /ˈvɪvɪdlɪ/
UK /'vɪvɪdlɪ/
- Adverb
- In a strongly, bright, lively or colorful manner
B2Morewarfare
US /ˈwɔrˌfɛr/
UK /ˈwɔ:fɛə/
- Uncountable Noun
- Methods used by those fighting in a war
- Engagement in or the activities involved in war or conflict.
B2More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- other places: Different locations or areas
- at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
- in terms of
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- close by: Near in distance; nearby.
- count out: To say numbers 10 to 1 to declare a boxer 'out'
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- appetite: Feeling of hunger or desire for something
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- underestimate: To make too low a guess of something's size, value
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- military: Army or armed forces
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- arguably: Highly likely to be true but not certainly true
- prospect: Opportunity or chance for success
- distinguish: To make something clearly different from others
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- resemble: To be similar to in looks or manner
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- defense: Argument in support of something
- aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
- cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
- staff: Employees of a company
- coherent: (Of language, ideas) logical and well-organized
- secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
- ignorance: Lack of information or knowledge about something
- devastation: Act of ruining or destroying something
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- vividly: In a strongly, bright, lively or colorful manner
- deplete: To reduce the amount, strength or number of
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- headline: To be the main performer at a show
- warfare: Methods used by those fighting in a war
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- employ: To use something for a specific task
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- call: A order or request for action
- western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
- israel: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
- egypt: A republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from to BC
- island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
- daunt: To make someone feel less courageous or confident
- gravely: In a serious and solemn manner
- entourage: People who travel with and help someone important
- bunker: Section of a golf course that contains sand
- arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
- hebrew: Ancient Semitic language now spoken in Israel
- ordnance: Military supplies, especially weapons and big guns
- mach: Unit that expresses the speed of an airplane
- grouper: Flesh of a saltwater fish similar to sea bass
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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Trump administration has 'no coherent objective' in Iran war: Former US colonel
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/22Ever wondered about the real strategy behind international conflicts? This interview dives deep into the US approach to Iran, featuring sharp analysis from former US Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, and it's a fantastic chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to geopolitics and military strategy!
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